Walt Whitman

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I don't know Walt Witman having just heard his name somewhere ... American? However, I find this portrait rather striking and engaging. I like the use purple.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sun 26 Jun 15:19:32

Thank you Gudrun. Whitman is an American poet, who wrote a poetry collection named "Leaves of grass" printed in 1855. It was a reading of my youth and of my brother's youth.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sun 26 Jun 16:34:47

Will have to look him up Cesare. A great portrait very characterful.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sun 26 Jun 19:19:31

I see you Walt. Too early for his time but he has now arrived Cesare.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 27 Jun 10:28:14

Lovely work, Cesare. I recognised your style too. Excellent!

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Mon 27 Jun 12:01:39

Thank you Carole, Michael, and Jennifer for your kind comments.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Mon 27 Jun 12:46:32

The Great Man! Way ahead of his time. Nice one Cesare.

Posted by T H on Wed 29 Jun 21:33:53

Many thanks, Timothy, for your kind comment much appreciated.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Wed 29 Jun 22:54:38

Hang on Studio Wall

26/06/2016

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Watercolour on Canson paper 300gr. 30 x 42 cm.

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Cesare Romano

I am a retired psychiatrist and I started drawing portraits in my childhood. In adulthood I have tasted oil paints during a short period lacking in outcome, then I gave up painting. Since I am retired, I have started paint watercolour. I have attended courses and workshops of watercolour in Italy…

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